You are here

Subscribe to our E-Newsletter!

On Newsstands Now:

Winter 2017 issue

Parenting

How to successfully move from three naps to two, and two naps to one

February 15, 2016

txking / Shutterstock

You have worked long and hard on perfecting your child’s routine and schedule, when all of a sudden they become a little bit older and you realize that the schedule will need to change once again! Within the first 18 months of your child’s life, there will be many schedule changes. Here are some of the signs that your little one is ready to make a change in their nap schedule, and some ways you can make those transitions easier on you and your child.

Supporting your child through their emotional ups and downs

February 8, 2016

Vinogradov Illya/ Shutterstock

Over the last few years, we’ve been learning a lot about mental health and the importance of the mental/emotional well being of both ourselves and our children. Gone are the days of the ideas of children should be seen and not heard, that you can spoil an infant, and using a firm hand to discipline. There have been leaps in the research of infant mental health, teaching us a new way to understand our babies and children.

Setting up your nursery or child’s bedroom to promote healthy sleep

February 1, 2016

Anelina / Shutterstock

Think about your bedroom: Is it a place of sanctuary, cozy and inviting? Does it help you relax and fall into a peaceful sleep? I hope it is – and a child’s bedroom environment should be much the same. We want to promote healthy sleep with a room that invites relaxation and calm. Whether your child’s bedroom is the nursery, their toddler room, or your shared bedroom, the goal is to create an environment that is conducive for sleep.

Start preparing during pregnancy to ease the transition

January 29, 2016
by Gill Polard

Maria Evseyeva / Shutterstock

Trying to prepare your child for a sibling is a lot like trying to prepare for an earthquake. Just like an earthquake, it remains abstract and theoretical until the event actually happens! But there are some general expectations. For instance, the older the child, the easier the adjustment – especially if they are already a big brother or sister and have been through this before. But some adjustment to a new baby is to be expected at any age or place in the birth order.

"Never wake a sleeping baby" and more advice you might want to think twice about

January 25, 2016

Anna Grigorjeva / Shutterstock.com

We’ve all heard them, over and over again whether you are still pregnant or you’ve just had your fourth. Those little pieces of “advice” that everyone feels they have a right to say to all parents. There are many experiences that have been passed down from mother to daughter, friend-to-friend and sister-to-sister. Then there are the thousands of theories and tidbits of advice online! How do you know which ones to listen to and which ones you just nod your head at politely? Advice is just that though: it’s advice, and you can take it or leave it.

How to keep your little ones both safe and warm in the car this season

January 18, 2016

With our Canadian winter here for the next few months, there are a few things that are important to remember about keeping our children safe and warm while in their car seats.

We spoke with Katherine Hutka, President of the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) for tips on how to ensure our children are being put into their car seats safely while still being able to keep them warm on those cold Canadian winter days.

Changes in sleep behaviour can be caused by developmental changes, illness and travel

January 11, 2016

Image: Tetyana Moshchenko / Shutterstock

You were on the cusp of having a wonderful sleeper but then your household got hit with a nasty virus or you arrived home from a vacation and now sleep has become something of the past!

We’ve all been there a time or two and we know that there is nothing worse for a parent than when your baby had been sleeping well and all of a sudden that cycle stops and they start night-waking again, taking very short naps or struggling to fall asleep. It can be a very frustrating and trying time when this happens, but there are always things that you can do to help them get back on track.

The importance of believing in magic at the holidays and anytime

December 21, 2015

Evgeny Atamanenko / shutterstock.com

“Magic is important for kids,” says Dr. Faith Cohen, licensed psychologist. It’s not what you expect to hear from a child clinical psychologist with a specialty in trauma. She sees some dark stuff: sexual abuse, rape, and all kinds of addiction. Yet, she says, “This topic comes up in my practice with parents quite a bit.” I’m interviewing Dr. Cohen about magic – and specifically the question: “Is it okay to lie to your children about Santa Claus?” It isn’t lost on me that she is neither Christian nor the first person most people would ask about magic.

Tips for managing those late nights and missed naps

December 19, 2015

Tatiana Bobkova / Shutterstock

Have you been thinking about the holidays and how your little one is going to cope while travelling? How will you manage those late nights and missed naps? Being with family and friends throughout the holidays is what makes them so special but when you have a child who requires naps and an early bedtime, it can add extra stress to an already stressful, busy time of year.

With the holidays around the corner, Restful Parenting has put together some tips to help you maintain healthy sleep while enjoying time with your loved ones.

How to get your little one back to a regular sleep schedule

December 14, 2015

Michael Pettigrew / Shutterstock

Oh, the dreaded early rising!

Waking anytime before 6:00 am is considered early rising and contrary to grandma and grandpa’s advice, keeping them up later will in fact not help them sleep later in the morning, nor will skipping daytime naps. There are many contributing factors that can lead to early rising and although the body will adapt to the early waking, it certainly does not need to remain that way.

Pages

EcoParent is a quarterly magazine for families that want to make healthier, greener lifestyle choices. Fun and inspirational in tone – and never judgmental – we appeal to the already eco-savvy, but remain accessible to the newly eco-curious. Food, fashion, books, travel, health & beauty, home & garden, and so much more!